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What ointment should I use for my dog’s ulcerated anus?
An ulcerated anus can have many causes; anal gland inflammation is common. For mild cases, use an anti-inflammatory ointment like erythromycin after cleaning the gland and sore with saline. Severe cases need oral antibiotics to prevent infection. Keep an E-collar on during treatment to stop licking.
How is dog orchitis treated?
Orchitis is usually treated with a pet-specific antibacterial anti-inflammatory gel plus oral anti-inflammatory containing amoxicillin-clavulanate. If it ulcerates, shave the area, rinse with saline and metronidazole, apply antiseptic ointment. Keep the Elizabethan collar on throughout to prevent licking.
How should I treat my cat’s skin disease?
From the photo this doesn't look like ringworm—the spot bleeds and shows no dandruff. A Wood's lamp with no green glow likely rules out ringworm; the damage may be from scratching. Clean the wound with saline and disinfect with iodine, and watch healing. If it doesn't improve, see a vet.
My dog has a protruding flesh ball at the vulva
From the photo, it may be uterine prolapse or a vulvar tumor—serious. See a vet promptly; medication won't fix it, surgery needed. If prolapse, rinse with saline first to avoid licking/dirt and infection, then get sutures/fixation at the vet.
My rabbit usually sheds heavily, and today I found a large clump of fur missing on the inside of its thigh.
Hair loss can be infection, parasites, or another rabbit's bite. Check the wound; clean bacterial cases with saline and spray, and deworm for parasites.
My cat lost a testicle in a fight; something like 10+ cm of intestine is protruding from the scrotum, but it still eats and poops.
A cat that lost a testicle in a fight needs prompt wound care to avoid infection. The intestine-like protrusion is likely the spermatic cord. Limit activity, use an E-collar if licking. If a vet isn't convenient, rinse with saline and iodine daily, keep dry.
My cockatiel has white stuff growing that comes back after I wipe it. What should I do?
The picture is unclear, but if it looks like pus it may be an eye infection; rinse with saline and apply pet antibiotic drops or erythromycin/aureomycin ointment, keep the cage clean, and isolate other birds.
As shown, a white bump grew on my cat’s paw and the pad is a bit swollen; the yellow next to it is iodine I applied. What is it?
The white bump is likely a bacterial abscess. Trim surrounding fur, rinse with saline, dry, apply iodine daily, and keep clean; if it grows and thins, drain with a sterile needle, flush with peroxide, and use antibiotic ointment.
The area around its private parts is raw, the surrounding fur is all gone, and there’s a lump inside; the body is losing fur in patches.
From the photo, the raw, bald skin around the genitals is mainly from bacterial infection—clean and treat the area. Also watch for pyometra (uterine infection). See a vet if possible; if not, clean with saline, give oral and topical anti-inflammatories, and use an E-collar, then watch for improvement.
Why are my cat’s eyes different sizes (one bigger than the other)?
Uneven eyes can come from genetics, irritants, injury, conjunctivitis, or herpesvirus. Injury or pain keeps the eye from opening fully; irritants or herpes cause the same. Rinse with saline and use anti-inflammatory drops; if no improvement, see a vet.